ABE CARVER EXPLODES: THEO’S DIMERA JOB TEARS THE CARVER FAMILY APART
TL;DR: On Days of Our Lives the week of October 13-17, Theo Carver shocks his father Abe Carver by accepting a job at DiMera Enterprises, creating a massive family rift. Abe refuses to support his son’s decision while Paulina Price stands firmly behind Theo, putting her marriage on the line.
Welcome home, Theo Carver—now please don’t break your father’s heart!
The prodigal son returned to Salem in September after two years away, and Abe Carver couldn’t have been more thrilled to have his boy back home. But that warm family reunion? About to go nuclear. Because Theo just made a career choice that Abe considers the ultimate betrayal—accepting a position at DiMera Enterprises, the very company founded by Abe‘s longtime enemy Stefano DiMera.
And trust me, soap fans—this isn’t just a disagreement about a job. This is forty years of history, family trauma, and conflicting legacies colliding in the most painful way possible!
What Job Did Theo Carver Accept on Days of Our Lives?
Theo Carver accepted a position at DiMera Enterprises after receiving an offer from his maternal uncle, Tony DiMera.
Since returning to Salem, Theo (now portrayed by Tyler Joseph Andrews) has been reconnecting with his late mother Lexie Carver‘s side of the family—the DiMeras. His uncle Tony extended a business opportunity that Theo saw as a chance to explore that part of his heritage and finally establish himself professionally in Salem. It’s not just about a paycheck for this young man. Theo has been pretty open about feeling “sort of lost” since coming back and wanting to find his purpose in life. Working at DiMera Enterprises represents a way to connect with the mother he lost and define his own path forward.
For Theo, this job is about identity and independence.
For his father? It’s a nightmare scenario.
Why Is Abe Carver Against Theo Working for DiMera?
Abe Carver is absolutely, unequivocally opposed to his son working for DiMera Enterprises because he views the company as a monument to corruption and criminality that has caused immeasurable pain to Salem for decades.
Let’s get real here—Abe didn’t just dislike Stefano DiMera. He spent forty years as a cop and police commissioner actively fighting against everything the DiMera patriarch represented. DiMera Enterprises wasn’t founded as a legitimate business—it started as a sophisticated front for Stefano‘s international criminal empire, covering everything from drug trafficking to illegal weapons sales. And here’s what makes this SO much more painful for Abe: he named his son Theo after his own brother, who was murdered by a corrupt police officer.
In Abe‘s eyes, by joining DiMera Enterprises, Theo is aligning himself with the exact type of criminal organization that got his namesake killed. It’s not just disappointing—it feels like a desecration of sacred family memory.
The irony? Theo‘s late mother Lexie was Stefano‘s daughter, making Theo the biological grandson of Abe‘s greatest enemy. Abe lived with that reality every day of his marriage to Lexie, and now his son wants to embrace that DiMera legacy? Yeah, Abe‘s not having it.
During the confrontation the week of October 13-17, Abe makes his position crystal clear: “You most certainly will not” work for the DiMeras. And knowing Abe‘s rigid moral code, that’s not a suggestion—it’s an ultimatum.
How Does Paulina Price React to Theo’s Career Choice?
Paulina Price fully supports Theo‘s decision to work at DiMera Enterprises, putting her directly at odds with her husband Abe.
Here’s where things get complicated for the Carver marriage. Paulina (the fabulous Jackée Harry) isn’t clouded by Abe‘s four-decade history of battling the DiMeras. As a self-made businesswoman and successful real estate mogul, she sees this through a completely different lens—opportunity, ambition, and a young man’s right to forge his own path. Paulina doesn’t share Abe‘s black-and-white worldview where the DiMeras are irredeemably evil. She’s pragmatic. She’s strategic. And she’s fiercely protective of her stepson.
While Abe withholds his backing and support, Paulina actively encourages Theo to take the job. She sees a talented young man who deserves a chance to define himself on his own terms, not live in his father’s shadow forever. And honestly? As someone who understands the corporate power game, Paulina knows that having a family ally inside a company like DiMera Enterprises isn’t exactly a bad strategic move either.
But this creates a massive three-way conflict. It’s not just father versus son—it’s also husband versus wife, with fundamentally different values colliding in the worst possible way.
Will Theo Carver Stay at DiMera Enterprises?
It’s unclear how long Theo will remain at DiMera Enterprises, but spoilers confirm this job creates a “significant rift” between father and son that will have lasting consequences for the Carver family.
The big question everyone’s asking: What’s Theo‘s endgame here?
Is this a young man genuinely exploring his identity and embracing his full heritage, DiMera name and all? Or could there be something deeper going on? Fans are already speculating that Theo might have an ulterior motive—possibly planning to reform the company from the inside or even secretly investigating DiMera Enterprises‘ lingering criminal connections. Imagine the dramatic irony if Theo is actually working undercover to fulfill his father’s lifelong mission of taking down DiMera corruption, all while Abe thinks his son has betrayed everything he stands for!
Given Theo‘s character history—including his autism-related tendency toward honesty and strong moral compass—it’s entirely possible he’s playing a longer game than anyone realizes.
Or… he could be genuinely seduced by the power, wealth, and influence that comes with being a DiMera. DiMera Enterprises has a history of corrupting good people, and Theo wouldn’t be the first to get pulled into the darkness.
Either way, this job is just the beginning. With Tony DiMera as his mentor and the possibility of romantic sparks with Arianna Horton (fans have noticed their chemistry!), Theo‘s embedding himself deeper into Salem’s core families and power structures. If he’s really ambitious, some fans even theorize Tony might be grooming his nephew to eventually take over as CEO—which would put Theo on a collision course with power-hungry family members like EJ and Kristen DiMera.
Now THAT would be a multi-front war worth watching!
What’s Next for the Carver Family?
Could this mean we’re watching the beginning of a long-term father-son estrangement?
Don’t be surprised if Abe issues ultimatums or even cuts off contact with Theo for a period. We’re talking about a man whose entire identity is built on fighting corruption—he’s not going to suddenly become flexible about his principles. The “significant rift” spoilers mention could last for months, with Abe and Theo barely speaking while Paulina tries desperately to play peacemaker.
Given Abe‘s history, this likely leads to some explosive confrontations. Expect emotionally devastating scenes where Abe questions whether he failed as a father or where Theo accuses his dad of never truly accepting his full identity as both a Carver AND a DiMera. James Reynolds and Tyler Joseph Andrews are both talented actors—these confrontations are going to be BRUTAL to watch.
This has all the makings of a classic soap tragedy. Will Theo gradually adopt more ruthless DiMera behavior, proving Abe‘s worst fears right? Or will he manage to walk the tightrope between honoring his mother’s legacy and maintaining his father’s values?
Something tells me Paulina‘s going to become Theo‘s primary confidante and advocate, creating a powerful alliance between stepmother and stepson. Her business savvy makes her the perfect mentor to help Theo navigate the treacherous corporate landscape of DiMera Enterprises—a world she understands far better than Abe ever could. But this alliance will put even more strain on the Carver marriage. Can Abe and Paulina‘s “opposites attract” relationship survive this fundamental disagreement?
The writers are clearly re-centering the Carver family as a major dramatic force in Salem, and I’m here for it! This storyline has layers—generational conflict, corporate intrigue, family loyalty versus personal identity, and the long shadow of Salem’s most infamous crime family.
One thing’s certain: Theo Carver‘s first day at DiMera Enterprises is going to change EVERYTHING for this family. Whether it leads to redemption or destruction? Well, that’s what we’ll all be tuning in to find out!
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